Chief Executives pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $437,340 or more. The middle half of chief executives in South Bend earn between $165,440 and $342,390.
- $102K10th
- $165K25th
- $261KMedian
- $342K75th
- $437K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $272,260 | $22,688 | $130.89 |
| Median | $261,280 | $21,773 | $125.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $165,440 | $13,787 | $79.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $342,390 | $28,532 | $164.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chief Executives pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Chief executives in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($284,910) and about the same as the U.S. average ($269,630). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $213,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $272,260 | $261,280 | $102,010 | $437,340 | 60 |
| Indiana | $284,910 | $254,180 | $97,340 | $494,080 | 1,820 |
| United States | $269,630 | $213,990 | $75,700 | $507,730 | 204,350 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chief Executives salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $272,260, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $184,911 a year, or $15,409 a month and $7,112 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $186,471 | $15,539 |
| Working in IN | $184,911 | $15,409 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for chief executives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $272,260 buys what about $293,200 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.6 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Chief Executives salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($323,220).
- Evansville$323,220
- Fort Wayne$310,450
- Indianapolis$283,090
- South Bend$272,260
- Bloomington$266,930
- Lafayette$234,010
Highest-paying cities for chief executives
Medford, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($503,650).
- Medford, OR$503,650
- Midland, MI$493,680
- Bridgeport, CT$447,290
- Durham, NC$425,580
- Portland, OR$420,320
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Chief Executives salary in South Bend: questions
How much do chief executives make an hour in South Bend?
$130.90 an hour on average, and $125.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chief executives salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $165,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chief executives take-home pay in South Bend?
About $184,911 a year ($15,409 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $272,260. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do chief executives earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($269,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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